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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 612.35, 918.52 and 222.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 612.35, 918.52 and 222.23 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    612.35 : 918.52 = 222.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    612.35/918.52 = 222.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    612.35x = 918.52 × 222.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    612.35x = 204,122.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,122.70/612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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